GPW P-team Engagements by Michelle Du https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k For those who have conducted their P-team conversations, please respond to the questions below, and feel welcome to 'heart' those that you also feel in agreement with: en-us 2023-04-25 23:37:17 UTC 2025-10-16 15:19:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2573969746 Bandwidtch - the narrative portion can be burdensome for smaller orgs that do not have a grant writer]]> 2023-05-01 16:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2573969746 https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2573973855 Extraneous information in proposal - grantees often duplicate information because they want to answer every sub-question/prompt, leading to unnecessarily long proposals]]> 2023-05-01 17:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2573973855 https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2573976447 One PO suggested the idea of having a grant writer on staff that could join the calls with small orgs and translate their ideas into the type of proposal we need. This way orgs wouldn’t have to spend time writing their proposal narratives, and they could leverage the polished proposal the grant writer churns out to apply for additional funding sources]]> 2023-05-01 17:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2573976447 https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2573978033 Folks had different viewpoints on the need for supporting documents. Some folks on my team thought the Organizational Chart and the Board of Directors List could be optional, though others felt like they could be useful in ascertaining the racial equity commitment of an organization. ]]> 2023-05-01 17:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2573978033 https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574029887 Portal can ask grantees some of the parts we code in the grant in order to eliminate them needing to write it out. For example audience, partnerships, etc. This can avoid the grantee needing to write this section out to support our coding process.]]> 2023-05-01 17:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574029887 https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574031652 Final report and renewal should feel timely. Especially for RGAs]]> 2023-05-01 17:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574031652 https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574035141 A good amount of the additional proposal prompts and support docs can be removed since the portal marks them as required.]]> 2023-05-01 17:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574035141 https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574039337 There was a thought to make an organizational profile section in the portal where grantees can update information as needed. This can eliminate the need to ask for the same information every grant, especially if this is not necessary.]]> 2023-05-01 17:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574039337 https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574043203 Given the increase in P-team staff over the past two years, implementing check-in calls in lieu of interim reports is a practice that may be more feasible than it was in the past.]]> 2023-05-01 17:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574043203 Alternative reporting methods for grantees who would prefer a format other than submitting a written report to share about their successes, challenges, etc. such as a virtual meeting, an in person meeting, or a call. https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574084593 2023-05-01 18:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574084593 https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574115192 Asking applicants during the due diligence process (even before an application is invited) about their organization's philosophy on racial equity and inclusion, economic justice, what is their commitment and point of view, is key to make sure we’re working with aligned partners.]]> 2023-05-01 19:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574115192 fiduciary responsibility vs. grantmaking practices https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574117857 clarify more explicitly what we need out of necessity to give a grant money versus what we as P-team want so we can better support your organization's work]]> 2023-05-01 19:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574117857 different process for smaller size grants and renewals https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574119103 2023-05-01 19:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574119103 https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574150644 Grantees have acknowledged that Irvine’s grant process is not the easiest, but they feel like after going through our grants process, they have something as an organization that clearly outlines its work for other funders.]]> 2023-05-01 19:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574150644 https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574151387 Simplify interim and final reports for grantees. It's a huge lift to aggregate and analyze results and even then what is collected/submitted requires grantee follow-up to learn more. ]]> 2023-05-01 19:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574151387 https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574161730 Requesting a few bullet points, like Hilton, on interim or final reports regarding progress, challenges, and lessons learned came up came up. Is it a potential model for us to explore? Jenn recommended the foundation engagement group touch base with 
Allison Gister, Director, Grants & Knowledge Management, Hilton Foundation. ]]> 2023-05-01 19:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/4iwdlexhb27l8p8k/wish/2574161730